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President's Welcome

We are Singapore’s flagship university. We hope you will be inspired by the many fascinating facets that make NUS a leading global university centred in Asia.

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Shaping the Future

“At NUS, we are moving boldly — and concertedly — to expand tomorrow's frontiers. We believe that we have the power to shape the future, for the better.”


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NUS Now

Come discover our exciting and vibrant campus and find out why #NUSLife is invigorating and fulfilling.

Thought Leadership

Distinguished thought leaders, movers and shakers in Singapore and across the globe gather regularly on campus to share their insights and engage in intellectual discourse.

Government budgeting - why it matters and what makes Singapore stand out

Government budgeting - why it matters and what makes Singapore stand out

While Singapore’s distinctive budgeting system has served us well thus far, it must continue to evolve and innovate in the face of emerging challenges, aligning with national priorities, societal values and citizen aspirations. Adjunct Associate Professor (Practice) Terence Ho, from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS, shares his insights on how as Singapore plans ahead for future expenditure needs and revenue sources, the Budget framework itself must continue to transform to support the country’s needs.


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If we don’t shape the internet, others will

If we don’t shape the internet, others will

In an increasingly pervasive digital era, how do we shape a safer and healthier internet? Dr Chew Han Ei, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies at NUS, weighs in on the need for stronger content moderation policies, agile legislation, and a collective commitment to a more constructive online culture. Just as importantly, he underscores the importance of users taking ownership of their digital interactions in order to actively shape digital spaces to be more positive, respectful and meaningful


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